Job details
- Job reference: 257391
- Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
- Job closing date: 03/09/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Dudhope House ( Centre for Child Health)
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 20/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: CAMHS Centre of Child Health
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen within the CAMHS Tayside Eating Disorder Service for a compassionate, and forward-thinking UK Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our team as Team Leader.
This is your chance to shape and lead a specialist service making a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Tayside.
About the Service
Our specialist multi-disciplinary eating disorders team provides assessment and treatment for children and young people (under 18) experiencing eating disorders across Tayside.
We support a range of conditions including:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Other related eating disorders
Our approach is holistic and person-centred, bringing together expertise from:
- Mental health nursing
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Dietetics
We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that supports recovery and resilience.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in both the clinical and operational delivery of the service. This is a rewarding leadership position where you will:
- Provide strong clinical and professional nursing leadership
- Support day-to-day service delivery and team functioning
- Drive service development, innovation, and quality improvement
- Work collaboratively within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team
- Contribute to shaping the future direction of the service
You will report to the CAMHS Senior Nurse and CAMHS Management Team and be part of a supportive leadership structure.
About You
We are looking for someone who is resilient, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
You will be:
- A UK Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Experienced at Band 6 level
- Skilled within mental health and/or CAMHS settings
- Committed to ongoing professional development
- An effective leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes challenging environment
Most importantly, you will bring a person-centred, compassionate approach and a drive for continuous improvement.
Location
Base: Dudhope House, 15 Dudhope Terrace, Dundee, DD3 6HH
This role requires travel across NHS Tayside.
Informal Enquiries:
- Amanda Dineen, Team Leader
- Oonagh McPherson, Senior Nurse
- 01382 204004
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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